UK Ag Equine Programs
The mission of the program is to discover, share and apply new knowledge on the health, performance and management of horses, enhancing the signature status of Kentucky’s equine industry.
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Innovation through industry-inspired science
Culture of known research excellence with an established track record of innovation and service. Multidisciplinary teams of nutritionists, animal and plant scientists, engineers, microbiologists, veterinarians, economists and social scientists. Horse and rider safety knowledge center through sports medicine, surface and pharmacology research.
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Empowering horse owners
Extension services for horse owners and farm managers. Youth and adult equine education through 4-H and outreach programs. Services for horse pasture management, Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, genetic testing, facility optimization, drug testing and race track and performance surface testing.
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UK equine degree obtains employability certification
The University of Kentucky’s equine science and management undergraduate degree program was recently awarded an Essential Employability Qualities (EEQs) certification by the QA Commons, a national nonprofit organization focused on preparing college students for the challenges they will face in the workforce.
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Annual UK Equine Career and Opportunity Fair showcases industry professions for college students
University of Kentucky Ag Equine Programs recently hosted its annual Career and Opportunity Fair to more than 170 current and future college students from 11 different academic programs. Over 35 employers and 80 recruiters were on hand to share job, internship, volunteer and networking opportunities.
Annual equine career fair
Equine Science Review wins newsletter award at American Horse Publications
The Equine Science Review: highlighting research and outreach efforts at the University of Kentucky recently won at the American Horse Publications annual event. UK was recognized with the top e-newsletter in the corporate category. The Review is a monthly newsletter that highlights the important equine work happening at the university.
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Turn your passion into a career
Four-year bachelor’s degree, specializing in science, business or communications and leadership. Path to professionalism progression each year, leadership opportunities, internships, study abroad and nearly a dozen clubs and teams to choose from.
2022 Kentucky Equine Survey hitting mailboxes now
UK Ag Equine Programs and the Kentucky Horse Council are again partnering on the 2022 Kentucky Equine Survey, a statewide comprehensive survey of all horse breeds. The study is in conjunction with the Kentucky field office of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Ag Statistics Service and is a follow-up to the study completed 10 years ago.
UK Ag Equine Programs hosted second annual photography contest
University of Kentucky Ag Equine Programs hosted its second equine-oriented digital photography contest for students, youth and adults in February. Entrants submitted a single image in each of the following categories: horses and people, horses only and farm landscapes.
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University of Kentucky‘s Ag Equine Programs and the Kentucky Horse Council are again partnering on the 2022 Kentucky Equine Survey, a statewide comprehensive survey of all horse breeds. -
The University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service and Ag Equine Programs will host the annual Equine Farm and Facilities Expo June 16.
